CHAPTER 9
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Chloe, as usual, was the first to wake. She smiled at the petite naked form beside her. Replaying the night over and over in her head. She couldn't deny how much more she enjoyed the activity with Beca than she ever did with Tom. Beca was genuine. Tender. Passionate. Gentle. And she meant every word she whispered against the redhead's lips last night. They'd made love practically all night. Until the women hit their last high together and Beca passed out, exhausted. Chloe was still amused by the whole thing.
Beca was sound asleep on her stomach. Still VERY naked. There was a faint smile playing at her lips. She looked so peaceful. So content. Chloe stole a glance at the clock on the nightstand. She still had about 30 minutes before she needed to start getting ready for work. And she knew exactly how she wanted to pass the time. She wrapped an arm around Beca's waist as she began to kiss down her neck... Over her shoulders... Across her back... The sensations causing the brunette to stir awake.
She turned onto her back with a crooked smile. Chloe's hand slid down Beca's abdomen as she brought her lips to Beca's. Kissing her tenderly.
"Again..." Chloe whispered, huskily.
Beca chuckled and grabbed Chloe's hand before it could reach its destination.
"Maybe later. If we start now, we won't stop... " Beca smiled, kissing Chloe one last time before slipping out of her embrace. "I'll go start breakfast."
While things were picking up between Chloe and Beca. Tom was busy scheming. PLOTTING. Creating the perfect plan to get Chloe back. It seemed like he'd tried everything. Yet, NOTHING worked. So here he stood outside of the couple's apartment. Surely, Chloe would be home by now. He'd waited all day, having memorized the redhead's busy schedule.
He raised a fist to the door, clutching the other around the bouquet behind his back. He was surprised to find himself face to face with Beca when the door opened. He thought for sure that Beca would've been at the station. Working the late shift.
"What're you doing here?" Tom asked, a mix between bitterness and confusion lacing his voice.
"I could ask you the same." Beca retorted. Quirking an eyebrow as if challenging the taller brunette.
Tom only rolled his dark eyes and pushed Beca aside as he stepped in. That was when Beca saw the flowers behind his back. She slammed the door, feeling familiar feelings rise in her chest.
"Tom?" Chloe approached from the bedroom in nothing but her underwear and one of Beca's v-neck tees. She was pulling her hair up into a loose bun. Beca noticed Chloe sounded surprised, but not too upset by the visit.
"Look at YOU," Tom grinned as he took in Chloe's appearance. Practically undressing her with his eyes. This didn't go unnoticed by Beca.
Chloe's eyes flicked over to Beca. She saw the tightness in her jaw. The intensity in her dark blue eyes as she looked between the two of them.
"I brought you something," Tom said, getting Chloe's attention again.
He extended his arm towards her, revealing a bouquet of roses. Chloe gasped and took the bouquet. She was honestly shocked with her ex's behavior. Beca was uncomfortable with the way Tom watched Chloe as he spoke.
"Look," He started,"I know I messed up-"
"Yeah. You did." Beca stepped between the two of them, interrupting Tom's speech, "What are you trying to do here?"
"I'm taking back what's mine," Tom stepped closer to Beca. Making a point of how much he had to angle his head to meet Beca's eyes.
"What?"Beca was nearly seeing red at this point. Chloe watched the scene unravel before her, unsure what to do.
"You heard me!" Tom's voice raised.
"News flash: She's not a piece of property..." Beca exhaled in an attempt to calm herself. "You need to leave."
Tom chuckled. "Who's going to escort me? YOU?"
"Tom..." Chloe stepped forward just as she saw Beca's fists clench at her sides. "What do you want?"
"You know what I want, red."
"PLEASE let me deck this guy, Chlo. "
"Baby," Chloe groaned, kissing Beca lightly on the lips. "Let me handle this, okay?"
Beca sighed. "Fine."
With a huff, she started down the hall towards her room.
"What do even see in her?" Tom asked, losing his patience. "What could she possibly give you that I can't?"
"A FUTURE, Tom! She makes me happy. Why can't you just accept that?"
"Because... you're supposed to be with me. Not some... Lame ass wannabe DJ. I can provide in ways she can't-"
"I couldn't disagree more,"Chloe cut in. "She treats me so much better than you ever have. In AND out of bed. And if you're here thinking you can disrespect her to win me over, you can let yourself out now. Because she's beautiful and smart and funny and supportive and she actually likes me for more than just my body! "
Tom looked as if he might hit Chloe. Instead, he turned and kicked the end table. Sending the lamp toppling and causing such a commotion that Beca reappeared at the end of the hallway.
"This isn't over," Tom growled as his eyes met Beca's.
"It's going to be." Beca retorted. Ready to fight if needed.
"Beca..." Chloe whined, begging her girlfriend to stay calm. She turned her attention to Tom. "What do you want? Just leave us alone."
"I'll tell you what," Tom started, after an uncomfortable silence. Determination in his eyes."You give me one more date, Chloe. If it fails, I'll leave you alone⦠"
Chloe looked to Beca one last time and could see she was worried. She didn't like the idea, at all.
Like... what if Tom actually DID win Chloe over? What then?
Chloe took Beca's hands in hers before turning to face Tom. She gave the tiny DJ's hands a reassuring squeeze. Beca had nothing to worry about and Chloe was going to show her that.
"Fine." Chloe agreed.
Tom smirked at her response. Clearly satisfied.
With one last wink at the redhead, Tom was gone.
